Open Rank of Pediatrics in Occupational Therapy

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s Division of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, open-track faculty position. Candidates from all areas of occupational therapy scholarship and practice are welcome. Rank, track, and salary will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The successful candidate will teach in the Division’s Master of Occupational Therapy program, maintain an independent program of scholarship, mentor graduate students, and contribute to Division and institutional service. New faculty receive a reduced teaching assignment during their first year and a formal mentoring plan developed with the Division Director and a senior faculty mentor. Assistant-rank faculty receive annual pre-tenure reviews with written feedback, and the Division supports candidates through a structured timeline toward promotion. The Division is part of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine at the UNM Health Sciences Center. Faculty have access to research infrastructure including the Clinical and Translational Science Center, Center for Development and Disability, Project ECHO, Memory and Aging Center, and Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. The entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy program is ACOTE-accredited through 2032/2033, and the Division also offers a post-professional occupational therapy doctorate. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Relocation assistance is available and negotiable at the time of offer.

Requirements

Doctoral degree conferred by the date of hire.
One year of occupational therapy clinical experience.
Experience teaching at the university level.
Evidence of scholarly activity.
Eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of New Mexico.

Nice To Haves

Research doctoral degree.
Significant university teaching experience.
Experience mentoring graduate students.
Experience in curriculum development.
Peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
Record of success in obtaining research or programmatic funding.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach and develop courses in the Master of Occupational Therapy program, with assignments determined in consultation with the Division Director.
Develop and maintain a program of scholarship, including dissemination and pursuit of external funding appropriate to rank.
Mentor and advise graduate students.
Serve on Division, School of Medicine, and University committees, and serve the profession.